Grant to address food insecurity & transform food systems in shire Published on 19 August 2025 Colac Otway Shire Council has secured a grant to transform over 1.5 acres of underutilised land at Colac Secondary College into a thriving regenerative community farm. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Health & Lifestyle, Children & families, Media Releases
Protecting iconic fountains for future generations Published on 19 August 2025 Restoration work will soon start on two iconic fountains in Colac, as Colac Otway Shire Council protects and enhances them for the future. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
$800,000 project supports sustainable tourism growth at Forrest Published on 15 August 2025 A new wastewater system and car parking are supporting sustainable growth at the Forrest Holiday Park, whilst also adequately catering for the town’s public toilet. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Safety, Health & Lifestyle, Media Releases
Planning Decision for Murray Street Restaurant Published on 14 August 2025 Colac Otway Shire Council has supported a proposed Hungry Jack’s outlet in Colac. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Drought Relief Funding Support Published on 13 August 2025 Colac Otway Shire farmers will directly benefit from some further financial relief, following approval by Councillors to allocate State Government funding of over $2.8 million to support a credit on their rates notice. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases, Public Notices
Capture the moment: Youth Photography Competition back for 2025 Published on 11 August 2025 Young people from across Colac Otway can pick up their cameras, phones and tablets and get snapping for the third annual Youth Photography Competition. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Children & families, Media Releases
Youth-driven showcase to celebrate talented Colac Otway musicians Published on 08 August 2025 Colac Otway Shire Council in partnership with COPACC has secured a State Government grant to host workshops at COPACC during September school holidays as part of Victorian Youth Fest 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Public Notices | Friday 15 August 2025 Published on 08 August 2025 Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which usually appears in the Colac Herald every Friday. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Public Notices | Friday 8 August 2025 Published on 08 August 2025 Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which usually appears in the Colac Herald every Friday. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Road safety improvements respond to community concerns Published on 06 August 2025 A new speed limit in Conns Lane, Birregurra will improve road safety for residents and visitors. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Notices